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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #125 on: October 02, 2017, 02:33:41 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on October 02, 2017, 10:10:31 AM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on October 02, 2017, 08:48:57 AM
Looks good Bryan, as does the new Ducati.  Are you prioritizing the stock 550 so you have a running vintage bike, and then go back and forth between the monoshock 550 and Streetfighter?

Ya I want this 550 to be running then I will focus on the monoshocker

This is a pretty bike and a great one for a casual cruise, but you know which one I'm chomping at the bit on!
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #126 on: October 02, 2017, 06:47:25 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on October 02, 2017, 02:33:41 PM
Quote from: BLAC on October 02, 2017, 10:10:31 AM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on October 02, 2017, 08:48:57 AM
Looks good Bryan, as does the new Ducati.  Are you prioritizing the stock 550 so you have a running vintage bike, and then go back and forth between the monoshock 550 and Streetfighter?

Ya I want this 550 to be running then I will focus on the monoshocker

This is a pretty bike and a great one for a casual cruise, but you know which one I'm chomping at the bit on!

You and me both!
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #127 on: October 09, 2017, 12:32:50 PM »
After chopping and welding up my fender how I wanted it, I sent it off to paint to match the tank/side covers.

Im happy with the results!




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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #128 on: October 09, 2017, 10:08:19 PM »
The dog approves.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #129 on: February 02, 2018, 10:57:46 AM »
It has been a while but I have updates...

The bike is almost all put back together, wired and painted.

A huge thanks to Cal for putting up with my questions and idiocy.









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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #130 on: February 02, 2018, 11:00:33 AM »
I am running the early style carbs on this bike (from my 74) and I bought new cables to fit the '74 but the end that screws into the hand control is a different size thread...

Anyone have experience running early carbs on a late bike and how they got the cables to work?  :o
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*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #131 on: February 03, 2018, 11:19:11 AM »
A medium comp baffle would sound nice on that bike. ;)
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #132 on: February 03, 2018, 12:44:37 PM »
I agree, I’ll keep my eye out for a used one. I don’t want to put anymore money into this bike if I can avoid it, i need to get back to the monoshock bike with the head you built 🙌🏼
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #133 on: February 03, 2018, 01:30:27 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on February 03, 2018, 12:44:37 PM
I agree, I’ll keep my eye out for a used one. I don’t want to put anymore money into this bike if I can avoid it, i need to get back to the monoshock bike with the head you built 🙌🏼

Yes, and don't get too sidetracked with those 2 Ducatis!
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #134 on: February 03, 2018, 04:23:11 PM »
I’m not strong enough  :'(
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Yes, and don't get too sidetracked with those 2 Ducatis!
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #135 on: February 03, 2018, 04:30:30 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on February 03, 2018, 04:23:11 PM
I’m not strong enough  :'(
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Yes, and don't get too sidetracked with those 2 Ducatis!

I'll take one for the team and take that Streetfighter off your hands or one of the 916/748 projects!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #136 on: September 20, 2018, 06:00:01 PM »
I'm... back... ;D

This bike is running, but not yet tuned. I am going to spend the weekend trying to get this one buttoned up and will post some "finally done" pictures as soon as it is.

Once this one is done I might sell it or keep it as an "around town" bike, but either way the monoshock project is next to get finished.
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #137 on: September 21, 2018, 08:04:25 AM »
Quote from: BLAC on September 20, 2018, 06:00:01 PM
I'm... back... ;D

This bike is running, but not yet tuned. I am going to spend the weekend trying to get this one buttoned up and will post some "finally done" pictures as soon as it is.

Once this one is done I might sell it or keep it as an "around town" bike, but either way the monoshock project is next to get finished.

Let's see it tomorrow at VVMC or Sunday the 30th at the DGR!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #138 on: September 21, 2018, 12:19:39 PM »
I don't even have a seat!  :P

im putting a chain on it today and then wiring in the rear brake switch... I might be able to give it a little test ride..

Im past due on the belts for my Streetfighter, but I think I will take it to VVMC... whats the worst thing that can happen  :o ;D
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*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
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*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #139 on: September 21, 2018, 12:38:32 PM »
Cut a board to fit the frame rails and zip tie it to the frame and cut a foam pad out of HFor Northern Tools anti-fatigue matt and hot glue them together with dots , small, to zip tie all that together to the board and tuck a piece of black fabric over it and tuck the cloth between seat and foam with darts in the corners so it doesn't bunch up...and call it a seat, sketchy ghetto style to make the show...!  ;). Gaffers tape will protect the frame rail paint/powder from damage...
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #140 on: September 23, 2018, 08:00:50 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on September 21, 2018, 12:19:39 PM
I don't even have a seat!  :P

im putting a chain on it today and then wiring in the rear brake switch... I might be able to give it a little test ride..

Im past due on the belts for my Streetfighter, but I think I will take it to VVMC... whats the worst thing that can happen  :o ;D

Good seeing you Saturday at the VVMC Rally.
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1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #141 on: September 23, 2018, 08:02:37 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on September 23, 2018, 08:00:50 PM
Quote from: BLAC on September 21, 2018, 12:19:39 PM
I don't even have a seat!  :P

im putting a chain on it today and then wiring in the rear brake switch... I might be able to give it a little test ride..

Im past due on the belts for my Streetfighter, but I think I will take it to VVMC... whats the worst thing that can happen  :o ;D

Good seeing you Saturday at the VVMC Rally.

Great to see you as well! Im glad I made it home on my duc with the old timing belts without them disintegrating haha thats the last time I'm going to ride it until I change them..
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #142 on: August 21, 2019, 01:07:57 PM »
Welp this project is all done minus the tuning...

Is there a trusted guide for jet/carb settings for modified motors that could get me close before road testing?

Info:
KEIHIN 022A (off of my '74)
105 Jets
Stock settings and jets on everything else
650 cam
Kerker 4-1 with silencer


It revs really nice and sounds healthy but when I start to let out the clutch and get moving it feels really 'thin' and there isn't much power.
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*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #143 on: August 21, 2019, 01:18:27 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on August 21, 2019, 01:07:57 PM
Welp this project is all done minus the tuning...

Is there a trusted guide for jet/carb settings for modified motors that could get me close before road testing?

Info:
KEIHIN 022A (off of my '74)
105 Jets
Stock settings and jets on everything else
650 cam
Kerker 4-1 with silencer


It revs really nice and sounds healthy but when I start to let out the clutch and get moving it feels really 'thin' and there isn't much power.

Bryan, just for giggles, test the fuel flow from your tank, and verify the fuel levels in the bowls with clear tubes if you haven't already, Fuel starvation will cause those symptoms and that's a nice easy fix if there's a glitch along those lines. Look for kinked hose, etc. before you disturb the current setup too. Honda fuel line? Something else?

Also, is the advancer clean and lubed and springy? Timing triple-checked?

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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #144 on: August 22, 2019, 12:42:15 PM »
Thank you, sir. I ordered some OEM fuel line and a fresh fuel filter (I had a bit of a jerry rigged test/tank setup)

I will report back once my order comes in  ;D


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Quote from: BLAC on August 21, 2019, 01:07:57 PM
Welp this project is all done minus the tuning...

Is there a trusted guide for jet/carb settings for modified motors that could get me close before road testing?

Info:
KEIHIN 022A (off of my '74)
105 Jets
Stock settings and jets on everything else
650 cam
Kerker 4-1 with silencer


It revs really nice and sounds healthy but when I start to let out the clutch and get moving it feels really 'thin' and there isn't much power.

Bryan, just for giggles, test the fuel flow from your tank, and verify the fuel levels in the bowls with clear tubes if you haven't already, Fuel starvation will cause those symptoms and that's a nice easy fix if there's a glitch along those lines. Look for kinked hose, etc. before you disturb the current setup too. Honda fuel line? Something else?

Also, is the advancer clean and lubed and springy? Timing triple-checked?

N.
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*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #145 on: August 23, 2019, 08:46:49 PM »
New petcock, fuel lines and fuel filter installed today and I took it around the block on a test ride. I have never tuned a bike before so Im going to probably take it to a shop for the last 2% but she is running and driving.  The only bummer is that the front brake is hanging up... I have a new MC and one of the new polymer pistons with new pads.. not sure but Ill trouble shoot that later this weekend.

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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #146 on: August 23, 2019, 09:20:34 PM »
So did you have a fuel delivery issue? Is the prior problem solved? What was the problem?

Those front brakes absolutely suck. I’ve had tons of trouble getting them to operate properly too, but in terms of what ails you at the moment, there is one camp that says to take the centering screw and spring and drop it down into the deepest well you can find and start over.

I have no solid advice on that topic, I’ve tried 10 different things and finally they stopped binding, and I cannot say with any certainty what it was that made them finally not suck.

I say kill da goat mon.

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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #147 on: August 23, 2019, 11:04:13 PM »
Sounds pretty decent B!!
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Re: 1978 CB550... I tried to keep it stock, I failed.
« Reply #148 on: August 23, 2019, 11:50:31 PM »
BLAC, congrats on her moving under her own power and running!

Ensure your caliper's groove for the piston seal is totally clean. When it is not the seal does not retract the pad as designed.  If the pads are not parallel to the face they can do all manner of weird things, not to mention be irritatingly noisy. Feeler gauges to check the pad clearance in as many directions as possible can tell you if they are true to the disc. If the mark 1 eyeball detects anything it is likely not true to the disc surface.
New stainless hoses on the brakes?

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